2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus X is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 193 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius.
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2009 Ford Taurus X | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus X | Prius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |